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Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation, the state-run IRNA news agency reported on Friday. The agency quoted Iranian soccer federation spokesman Amir-Mahdi Alavi as saying that officials faced visa obstacles that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff hopes dim after demoralizing loss to the Dallas Cowboys
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are .500 through 12 games for the first time since the 2017 season. They squeaked into the playoffs as a wild-card team that year. They have a whole lot of work to do, and need a whole lot of help, if they want to pull off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran decides to boycott World Cup draw, citing visa restrictions for soccer federation officials
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to several members of its delegation, the state-run IRNA news agency reported on Friday. The agency quoted Iranian soccer federation spokesman Amir-Mahdi Alavi as saying that officials faced visa obstacles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No denying Baltimore’s offensive issues after the Ravens struggle against a weak Bengals defense
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
The warning signs were there when Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens struggled to move the ball consistently while beating the Browns and Jets. Now, after they fell flat against a Cincinnati defense that had been atrocious for most of the season, there’s no denying the Ravens have a problem. And Jackson is a significant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!France superstar Antoine Dupont set to return for Toulouse after 8-month layoff
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
TOULOUSE, France (AP) — France superstar scrumhalf Antoine Dupont is set to return for Toulouse in the Top 14 this weekend after more than eight months on the sidelines due to a serious knee injury. Dupont, regarded by many as the world’s best player, has not featured since rupturing cruciate ligaments in his right knee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vanderbilt extends coach Clark Lea’s contract after historic season
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt has given coach Clark Lea a contract extension after he led the Commodores to their best regular season since 1915 and put the program that began in 1890 within one victory of its first 10-win season. Athletic director Candice Storey Lee announced the extension Friday for Lea, the 2024 Southeastern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gophers make Badgers a true rivalry game again under Fleck, as stability provides a niche in new era
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When P.J. Fleck was hired as Minnesota’s head coach nearly nine years ago, there was no message from Gophers fans he received more frequently or poignantly than this: Just beat Wisconsin. The battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe was so lopsided then that making the Gophers competitive against the rival Badgers in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bragging rights up for grabs for Brazil rivals Flamengo and Palmeiras in Copa Libertadores final
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
SAO PAULO (AP) — Flamengo and Palmeiras will both go in search of their fourth Copa Libertadores titles and South American bragging rights when they clash on Saturday. The two teams have each won the Copa twice in the last six years and they’ve also competed for Brazilian league supremacy for almost a decade. Flamengo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cole Palmer fit for Chelsea vs. Arsenal Premier League showdown
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Cole Palmer is back for Chelsea’s top of the table clash with Arsenal on Sunday after making a sooner than expected return from a toe injury. The England forward sustained the injury following what was described as an accident at home. But Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca confirmed he was in contention to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada exits FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup on back of 7-0 loss to Spain
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
MANILA — Canada exited the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup on a losing note Friday, outclassed in a 7-0 defeat by European champion Spain. Antia Perez, Dany Domingos, Laura Cordoba, Ale de Paz, Cecilia Zarzuela, Marta Lopez-Pardo and Noelia Montoro scored for unbeaten Spain, which boasts one of the top futsal leagues in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lando Norris staying calm with Formula 1 title in his sights at Qatar GP
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lando Norris has a big enough lead not to panic heading into the penultimate race of the Formula 1 season in Qatar on Sunday. The McLaren driver is close to sealing the first F1 title of his career. The 26-year-old Briton is 24 points ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri and Red ... Read More »
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